Accounts Assistant (Credit Control)
Syston, Leicestershire
Salary 26-28K
6 Month Contract
Hybrid Working & Flexible Hours
SF Recruitment are recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to work for our Syston based client on an initial 6 month fixed term contract which has a high chance of being extended and or going permanent.
Job purpose -
Due to growth, complexity and drive for continuous process improvements the primary purpose of this role is to support the Finance team with the day-to-day activities ensuring these are performed and controlled in line with the appropriate timetable and standards.
Primary Duties and responsibilities
- Allocation of payments and resolving unallocated cash
- Investigate and resolve queries in the team shared inbox
- Credit control/Direct Debit administration support where required
- Assist with payment processing including those for claims/refunds/commission
- Ad hoc duties as required by management including providing support when colleagues are on annual leave/sickness
- Ongoing analysis and investigation of aged debt balances
Essential:
- High level of attention to detail
- Positive, can-do attitude
- Problem solving ability
- Good communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
Desirable:
- Experience of the insurance industry
- Experience of cash allocation and pro-actively minimising unallocated cash
- Accounting technical knowledge
Accounts Assistant
SF Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for 4 days
Leicester, Leicestershire LE1 4PG, England

£26,000 - £28,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for an Accounts Assistant (Credit Control) based in Syston, Leicestershire, offering a salary between £26,000 and £28,000.
- This is a 6-month contract role with hybrid working and flexible hours, with a strong possibility of extension or transition to a permanent position.
- The primary responsibilities include payment allocation, resolving queries, supporting credit control and direct debit administration, and assisting with payment processing.
- Candidates should possess a high level of attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication and organizational skills.
- While not essential, experience in the insurance industry and knowledge of cash allocation are desirable, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience preferred.